D'attention (en. Of attention)

/da.tɑ̃.sjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

The interest shown in something or someone.

One must show attention during the lessons.

Il faut faire preuve d'attention pendant les cours.

The action of giving someone special consideration.

She needs attention and support.

Elle a besoin d'attention et de soutien.

Manifestation of care or concern.

I did not receive enough attention from him.

Je n'ai pas reçu suffisamment d'attention de sa part.

From the Latin 'attentio', meaning 'tension, concentration on something'.

pay attention

To pay attention, to be vigilant.

faire attention

attract attention

To captivate the gaze or interest.

attirer l'attention

process of attention

Process aimed at concentrating on a detail.

démarche d'attention

attentive

Showing attention, concentration.

attentif

notification

Information that draws attention to an event or change.

notification

to awaken attention

To arouse interest or vigilance.

éveiller l'attention

Special attention, often used in an affectionate context.

He gives her a lot of attention, it’s sweet.

Il lui accorde beaucoup d'attention, c'est mignon.

To be on the alert, listening.

Stay alert, you never know what might happen.

Reste d'attention, on ne sait jamais ce qui peut arriver.